Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Anticoagulation Activities of Salicornia europaea seeds

Sohn, Ho-Yong; Kim, Mi-Sun; Kim, Deuk Hoi

doi:10.4014/mbl.1609.09002

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“…Likewise, another study found that the ethyl acetate fraction had a high content of total polyphenols, resulting in a wide range of anti-bacterial activities against gram-positive bacteria [51] . In a study evaluating anti-cancer activity, flavonoids in ethyl acetate extraction of Salicornia europaea demonstrated maximum cell inhibition in human breast adenocarcinoma cell lines (MCF7) compared to tannins and coumarins in methanolic extraction, indicating potential anti-cancer action [52] . Furthermore, a study reported that hexane extraction could be a potential bioactive and anti-microbial agent (Candida albicans, C. parapsilosis) for medicinal and cosmetics applications [53] .…”

Section: Halocnemum Strobilaceummentioning

confidence: 99%

Medicinal properties of Qatari wetland plants: A review

Al-Jaber,

Abu-Rub,

Kunhipurayil

et al. 2024

Int. J. Herb. Med.

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For over 60,000 years, human dependence on herbal remedies has been a cornerstone of traditional medicine. However, recent times have witnessed escalating concerns about the sustainability of these practices, especially regarding their impact on local culture, biodiversity, and environmental integrity. This issue is particularly pronounced in Qatar, where wetlands play a vital role yet remain insufficiently studied. A comprehensive literature review aimed at identifying wetland plant species traditionally used by the people of Qatar revealed 17 such species from six families, predominantly from the Amaranthaceae family. These plants, thriving in diverse habitats, exhibit promising therapeutic properties, including anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial activities. Noteworthy is that over 50% of the examined plants possess both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory attributes. Despite their potential, less than 30% of these plants have been explored for their anti-cancer potential. Conservation efforts are imperative to safeguard these unique wetland ecosystems, and further research is essential to validate and unlock the full therapeutic potential of these plants for the development of potent, plant-based drugs.

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Section: Halocnemum Strobilaceummentioning

confidence: 99%

Medicinal properties of Qatari wetland plants: A review

Al-Jaber,

Abu-Rub,

Kunhipurayil

et al. 2024

Int. J. Herb. Med.

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A marsh samphire (Salicornia europaea) extract induces a strictly sex-specific, Tor-signaling-dependent extension of lifespan and exhibits anti-obesogenic properties

Zadeh,

Knop,

Ulrich

et al. 2024

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SummaryWe have studied the health-promoting properties of the marsh samphireSalicornia europaeaby employing the fruit flyDrosophila melanogaster. Supplementing a standard diet with 0.2% of an aqueous extract of this halophilic plant (SEE), which grows in sandy and muddy habitats in intertidal zones, extended the lifespan of two differentDrosophilastrains by up to a third. This effect was strictly sex-specific and only affected females. When analyzing the body composition, we found that the body fat content of SEE-treated female flies was lower compared to controls. The extract also positively impacted the lifespan of flies fed a high-fat diet but not a high-sugar diet. It is of note in this context that SEE exhibited a lipase-inhibitory activity in vitro. Moreover, SEE counteracted ageing-associated loss of intestinal barrier integrity. The sex-specific lifespan extensions induced by the SEE were entirely dependent on functional Tor signaling in the flies. Tissue-specific silencing of the Tor signalling pathway in different cellular compartments of the intestine reduced, but did not completely abolish, the lifespan-prolonging effect in females. This suggests that other organs also contribute to this effect. In contrast to the observation that Tor signalling is necessary for the life-prolonging effect, Foxo deficiency led to a reduction in the effect, but not to its complete absence. In conclusion, the SEE is a promising candidate for a health-promoting intervention, and we laid the current groundwork for identifying the compounds that mediate this effect in future studies.

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Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Anticoagulation Activities of Salicornia europaea seeds

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Medicinal properties of Qatari wetland plants: A review

Medicinal properties of Qatari wetland plants: A review

A marsh samphire (Salicornia europaea) extract induces a strictly sex-specific, Tor-signaling-dependent extension of lifespan and exhibits anti-obesogenic properties

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